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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.88, 1,397.52 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.88, 1,397.52 and 567.48 is: 850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.88 : 1,397.52 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.88/1,397.52 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.88x = 1,397.52 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.88x = 793,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,064.65/932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.13

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